Part literary event, part stand-up comedy, part game show, Literary Death Match brings together four of Melbourne’s finest writers to compete in a live read-off critiqued by three all-star judges; Toni Jordan, Nina Oyama and Reuben Kaye, concluded with a slapstick showdown to decide the ultimate champion.

Literary Death Match features established and emerging authors who performtheir most brilliant work before a live audience and a panel of three judges. After each pair of readings the judges take turns delivering hilarious, off-the-wall commentary, focusing on Literary Merit, Performance and Intangibles.